The City of Hayward Mural Art Program continues its path towards excellence and deep commitment to its Hayward residents, by working in partnership with various communities, local jurisdictions, commissions, youth and artists to create murals throughout the city. It is with the development and fostering of cultural activism, historical significance, diverse artistic expression and positive collaboration that our mural art takes its inspiration. While this program supports multiple blight elimination efforts, beautification and the promotion of civic pride, its true success shines through in neighborhood enrichment and downtown rejuvenation.
The Hayward Public Art Mural Program is operated in support of the City Council’s “Crime and Public Safety” and “Cleanliness” priorities. The City is taking a pro-active, preventive approach to help eliminate graffiti through the public mural art program, which was implemented in April of 2009. It is the intent of the program to utilize and showcase local Hayward artists. Murals commissioned under this program are expected to reflect the best, most positive attributes of the Hayward community.
Artists are invited to submit their completed application forms (including samples of recent art work) to the City of Hayward to: Stacey Sorensen, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. As this program is on-going and year-long, applications are accepted continuously; and it is recommended that these applications be updated on at least a semi-annual basis.
Artists applications are currently being accepted for the following projects through April 30, 2010:
Currently no projects are open – Please continue to check back with us.
Selection Process
It is the responsibly of the Neighborhood Partnership Manager to review and recommend various art projects to the City Manager’s Office. Artists and designs are then chosen by an internal panel.
The City uses a variety of artist selections process depending on project type, location, funding requirements/restrictions, available resources and timeliness. These would include; Open competition, Limited competition, Invitational, Direct selection, Mixed process and Direct purchase. The City occasionally works to partner artists of complimentary talents and styles for single-purpose locations.
While the current demand for murals far exceeds available resources the city of Hayward continues to accept artist applications in anticipation of future mural projects.
Current Projects
1) In February 14, 2009, as part of the overall fight against graffiti, the City of Hayward has teamed up with local artists to create attractive murals on areas targeted by graffiti vandals. Artists have completed phase one of the Utility Box Mural Project that took place along B Street where thirteen boxes were completed. On December 4th Phase II of the Utility Art Project along A Street was completed.
- Mural Art Tile Benches – at ParaTransit Shuttle Stops
- C Street & Soto Road Utility Boxes Project – 5 Boxes
- A Street Business Wall – Russell City Mural
- City Underpasses – 8 City wide
- Bowman Elementary School – 3 Murals – Underwater Theme
- Art Contest Winners f/Brett Heart School
- Parking Garage on C & Foothill next to Theater on B Street
- Mission/A Street - Italian Themed Mural
- Mission/Berry – Latin Heritage Mural
- Foothill & B Street – Sugar Shack Mural
- Boun Appetito Italian Mural on A Street– Estimated completion June 2010
2) The city is also collaborating with businesses in the Redevelopment area who are proactively seeking support from the City. Local artists will begin creating murals on areas of buildings targeted by vandals. This project is another pro-active and preventative effort to eliminate graffiti vandalism that occurs throughout the City.
3) As the City moves for-ward in its efforts to restore and improve the overall appearance of vacant businesses along B Street, the Downtown Window Art Project is now underway to support this revitalization effort. B Street business owners are partnering with local artists in efforts to beautify and enhance the downtown area of Hayward through art.
Recent Completed Projects
- Gateway Mural at Foothill & Maple – Completed March 2010
- Hayward Main Library Book Drop Box Murals – Completed January 2010
- Avalon Jewelers and Cinema Place Streetscape Mural on B Street – Completed October 2009
- El Taquito Mural on Mission Blvd. – Completed August 2009
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Donate a Wall
Are you a business owner that is a victim of graffiti vandalism time and time again? Maybe we can help. Traditionally wall murals are a successful deterrent to graffiti taggers. While murals enhance the aesthetics of a building and local community they also offer opportunity for artistic expression and blight reduction. The city is proactively looking to partner with businesses that are in need of assistance in the fight against graffiti.
Service Contact:
For consideration in this project, please submit an Access Hayward request with your name, contact information, business location, business name and attached photo(s) of graffiti tagged wall.
If you need assistance or have any questions about the Hayward Public Mural Art Program, please contact Stacey Sorensen, Neighborhood Partnership Manager at (510) 583-4233
Additional Information:
Artist Application
All artists hired for a Mural Art Project are required to complete a business license with the City of Hayward.
You may also submit a service request for this item in the 'Make a Service Request' area below.
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